Model year guide

1988 Ford Thunderbird

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Ford Thunderbird is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1988 Ford Thunderbird at a glance

Combined17–21 mpg

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1988 Ford Thunderbird MPG & running costs

Combined17–21 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway24 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,563
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd or Manual 5-spd
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume92 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,813 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Ford Thunderbird costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,815
Fuel only$17,815
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

1988 Ford Thunderbird vehicles on record

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Other Ford Thunderbird model years

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1988 Ford Thunderbird — frequently asked questions

What gas mileage does the 1988 Ford Thunderbird get?

The 1988 Ford Thunderbird has U.S. EPA estimates of 17–21 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.